[TechAssist] Re: use a battery backup UPS for TV,DVD,surround amp system protection ?

  • From: "Larry Poffen" <lpoffen@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:46:15 -0500

I have used a APC 1000 for my personal stuff for about 2 years.  I had a
power surge that took it out this year, along with many other things, but my
36" TV  &VCR/  stereo stuff were all OK.  It is worth the peace of mind.
Larry

Larrys TV Service
Broken Arrow OK 74011
phone 918-455-1041
Fax 918-451-4485
e-mail lpoffen@xxxxxxx
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 9:06 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] use a battery backup UPS for TV,DVD,surround amp
system protection ?


> I never heard of anyone doing this, but I've had this thought for a few
> years:
> use a heavy battery back up UPS like used on PC systems for an
> entertainment center. Many ills are from power
> fluctuations,sags,surges,etc. TV EEPROMs corrupted, power supplies
> damaged, pro-jo CRTs damaged with  a spot because it went down at once
> without proper power down,etc.
> Most equipement is not a heavy current draw.
> Can this be done and should it?
> I have a Zenith 50" projection TV (not wide screen,standard 3:4) which
> is rated at 215 watts (2.8A) "max".
>  I think my VCR/DVD deck pulls maybe 30 watts.
> My Bose "lifestyle 7" surround amp, I don't know the wattage.
> And a cable box maybe another 30 watts?
> I'm guessing 300-400 watts max running everything
>  if using the sound system as well. Much less if using only the projo's
> speakers.
> Now most of these UPS units are in standby mode and  the connected gear
> is running off line current until there is a power loss, which time
> ultra-fast switching transferrs power to the battery system. This would
> be only needed for intermittant power fluctuations, or if lost totally,
> enough time to safely power off the audio/video system.
> A 6 outlet power strip plugged into the UPS would be convenient.
> What would be a good power rating for a UPS?
> Twice needed wattage? whats rule of thumb, and also whats your feedback
> on this idea?
> Phil Bader
>
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> Philip Bader
> Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
> 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
> Fax (863) 299-8821
> email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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